by Kathleen Mullane
OUT AND ABOUT
It was definitely all Out And About on Sunday last when, thankfully, the sun shone out which brought a great number of families to our little village for the Vintage Club Annual Road Run which this year was raising money for the development of the proposed new Athea Playground.
Moms, Dads and Grandparents all gathered at mid-day in the Church grounds along with their many bikes, trikes, little cars and go –carts etc., all ready for the off for their little boys and girls who were all super excited to be taking part in this great race . No doubt it was like Mondello Park to them .
They got great applause as they drove and rode down the street much to the delight of their families and a large crowd of onlookers. The Vintage cars parked in the Upper Church Car Park were glistening much to the admiration of everyone, well done to their owners.
Tractors of every size, age and description were to be seen all making it a very memorable day for all who had come from far and wide, to support and enjoy the day for a great fundraiser for the kids. Hopefully, in the not too distant future, there will be a lovely Playground here in Athea which would be another huge bonus for everyone. Well done to all.
Applications have now closed for the handing in of forms for Athea Voluntary Housing new houses which will be built near St. Bartholmew’s Villas. They will be handed in to the President who will forward all applications to Limerick shortly.
Sincere Sympathy is extended yet again to all the families, relatives and friends of the late Kit Cahill and her sister Beth Sullivan who both passed away recently in England, both being sisters of the late Thady Woulfe and Peg Woulfe who went to their eternal reward here in Athea recently. Four members of the Woulfe Family. God rest them all.
This September is the beginning of the Season of Creation where we are all called to be aware of our planet’s crisis, and to be in touch with nature and all its beauty and to enjoy it not ruin it.
A reminder that envelopes are available at all the church doors for Fr. Tony Mullins leaving us if you wish to give a donation . Envelopes can be given in to the baskets at Mass between now and his final Mass on Sept 14th or on the other hand if you wish to make your own private donation / card to Fr. Tony who has been such a great asset to all his flock in the area. Wishing him the very best as he takes up his new position
Thought for the week
HEALTH IS REAL WEALTH
NOT GOLD OR SILVER